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What foods can chickens eat?

Feb 12, 2023 | chickens

Knowing what an animal can or can’t eat is very important when it comes to caring for an animal. Eating the right foods can help them live a happier & healthier life. This is very true for chickens.

Being knowledgeable about a chickens diet can come in very handy. What can chickens eat? What might make them sick? What foods will help them be strong and healthy?

Let’s take a look at what foods chickens should and shouldn’t eat.

What food can chickens eat?

There are 20 foods that we know chickens can eat. These are watermelon, pumpkin, blackberries, celery, lettuce, mushrooms, asparagus, bell peppers, crackers, cucumbers, pineapple, pistachios, strawberries, bananas, bread, mealworms, oranges, peaches, popcorn, spinach.

What food should Chickens not eat?

There are 7 foods that we know Chickens should not eat. These are avocado, chocolate, dragon fruit, cheese, eggs, cherries, chicken.

Wrapping up – What can chickens eat?

Hopefully this article answered all your questions about what can chickens eat.

Now that you know what you should and shouldn’t feed your chickens, you should have a much easier time keeping them healthy and happy!

Ann Arthurs

Ann Arthurs

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I’m a regular contributor for About the Animal. I enjoy animals, research and writing.